Cornell University, College of ArchitectureIn Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, we teach and practice architecture, fine arts, and city and regional planning as creative and powerful forces with the potential to improve the world. We prepare our students to address the complex problems of the 21st century through the application of the art and science of design. Providing rigorous theoretical training and studio experiences, we encourage imagination, technical creativity, critical thinking, a sense of history, and the development of a social, ethical, and artistic perspective. We advocate for the rights of all communities and all individuals to participate in the planning of their futures. We prepare our graduates for their role as world citizens in a diverse yet inclusive society.The physical facilities of a school greatly influences its capabilities and competence. This can be exemplified when we observe a world renowned architecture college like that of Cornell University. Not only do physical facilities serve as training grounds for the advancement of learning, as in the case of solid superstructures, they are also critical in the hands on practice as in the case of machineries and implements. Furthermore, the superior structural designs of the facilities and buildings in the college can inspire and embolden the students into creating something that is unique, distinct and one of a kind.